English–Japanese

“young employee” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwakate

Example

会社の若手が新しい案を出します。kai sha no waka te ga atara shi i an o da shi ma su

The company's young employees suggest a new idea.

Illustration for 若手 (young employee)

How to say “young employee” in Japanese

“Young employee” in Japanese is 若手 (wakate).

Centers on a relatively young person who occupies a less senior place within a group or workplace.

Full entry for 若手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 若手

この部署では若手の意見を大切にしています。ko no bu sho de wa waka te no i ken o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

This department values the opinions of its young employees.

Tips for using 若手

  • In workplace Japanese, 若手 (wakate) often refers to relatively young or less experienced staff in contrast with senior members, not simply anyone who is young.

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